Gotta Collect 'Em All!

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I found some interesting articles on WWD.com that I would like to share with you today.

Guess who just made their runway debut?  Pikachu!

Pokémon has had an enormous global impact over the past few years with the release of Pokémon GO in 2016, and with the upcoming live-action movie coming out May 2019. It’s safe to say that Pokémon has become an even bigger pop cultural phenomenon than anyone could have realized. Well, it doesn’t stop there. This famous Japanese franchise animation has finally crossed with high-end fashion on the catwalk. Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander, Mewtwo, and even Pokeball patterns have made a surprising high-end fashion appearance and drawn the attention of fashionistas everywhere. One contemporary fashion designer, Bobby Abley, showcased this pop culture gaming icon in a playful and creative way that only this fashion magician himself could execute.

I feel so proud that such a massive cultural phenomenon originated from my home county. I love how Japan’s video game and anime culture has gone beyond its original intent even to impact fashion and achieve global recognition. Creativity truly has no boundaries or borders. 

This may be a peculiar fashion design for some, but check out their unique style for an inspiration to help you think outside the box. Who knows, you may want to collect ‘em all! 

Think purple 💜

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Do you know which color is catching everyone's eye this winter? Positively purple!

This winter, think soft, sweet shades of lavender rather than the 80's bright neon purple. I’ve spotted many fashionable celebrities incorporating purple as an accent color into their outfits.

Keep your outfit basic with monotone colors such as black, white, gray, beige, and then add purple for an exceptionally fashionable and trendy look. This magical, pastel shade can bring out a girlie yet elegant look; it’s a must-have color to add to your wardrobe.

Rocking Off-White

Who hasn’t heard of the high-end streetwear apparel brand, Off-White? Many celebrities have been spotted wearing Off-White, including Kanye West. I’ve seen several customers coming into the salon wearing it as well. I want to give a quick background of this brand for those of you who aren’t familiar with  Off-White. Off-White is a  fashion brand produced by an American designer, Virgil Abloh. Recognizable designs for this brand include bold lines and large printed logos plastered on the back of plaid shirts and blank hoodies.

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Off-White first gained popularity among fashionista celebrities, and from there, it became one of the fastest growing fashion brand in the world. In Japan, Off-White has become one of the hottest brands among celebrities and dancers for both men and women. I believe it’s safe to say that Off-White is drawing attention from all around the world as THE luxurious streetwear brand. How does Off-White stand out from all the other streetwear brands? Their designs are very bold and eye-catching with high-quality materials that are not used for conventional street fashion.

Off-White clothing isn’t your style? They have more than clothing, so it’s easy to incorporate this brand with its variety of shoes and accessories. Check out their bags, shoes, and jackets and enjoy a different look from your usual style.